Très Parisien, 1923, No. 3: Créations de ERÈS...RAYA... 1923

This fashion illustration, “Très Parisien, 1923, No. 3” by J. Dory was made in 1923 with some kind of printmaking technique on paper. I’m picturing J. Dory, bent over their drawing board, carefully rendering each detail of these fabulous outfits. The piece feels so light and airy, doesn’t it? It's like, the outfits are floating in space, thanks to the dreamy colours and those thin, confident lines. The artist really emphasizes shape and form here. They want you to focus on the design; on the cut of that jacket, the fall of that skirt. It's all about line, shape, and color working together to create a feeling—a feeling of elegance, of modernity. It makes me think about the Bauhaus, and of course, Art Deco. There's a streamlined quality to everything—like the artist is trying to capture the energy of a new era. And that greyhound! Just perfect! Like everything is poised for a day at the races or an elegant party, dressed to the nines. The artist has managed to capture a particular kind of chic!